Chef John's Five Fresh Secret Ingredients

[@Rand00mThing]

My fav ingredient is the ooooool tappa tappa.

[@frankbags462]

Rand00mThing oh the ol shaka shaka

[@SuzanneBaruch]

You can't fool us, Chef John! Your #1 favorite ingredient is cayenne and your #2 is bad puns. And by "bad," I mean good. Oh so good .......

[@ayyiramadhini]

Suzanne Baruch if you dont like him. Please dont say anything bad. Better keep silent. Thanks

[@SuzanneBaruch]

ayyi ramadhini I'm guessing you don't speak English well ...

[@surfingwithsnakes]

Suzanne Baruch I love this comment so much, chef john is so cheesy but he's the best

[@SuzanneBaruch]

Thomas Brummel I know! He's like the favorite Uncle at the family reunion that everyone gathers around.

[@nathanielsturgeon848]

+Suzanne Spot on!

[@PockASqueeno]

I can't believe he didn't mention cayenne...

[@tsiggy]

+PockASqueeno Everybody knows he likes it, it's not a secret.

[@StfuSiriusly]

its supposed to be secret. its no secret he loves cayenne

[@cornholio5318]

PockASqueeno I know

[@jameskerr2812]

I know, right? Give it a little bit of that "tappa tappa."

[@giodc8599]

Yeah like, wtf!

[@stephanieedwards9553]

For all those complaining about "why didn't he say cayenne?!" The video's topic is SECRET ingredients. Him putting cayenne in everything is NOT a secret.

[@sandravalani359]

Chef John...needs to start his own magazine or cookbook so that we...who love his cooking efforts...can support him financially for the rest of his life!!!! May Life treat you and your family very well...Chef John!!!

[@samlee2562]

+sandra valani he currently has over 1,375,000 subscribers ;o]

[@hearttoheart4me]

All Recipes takes care of him. He makes them wheelbarrows full of money with his techniques and videos.

[@robertpark7800]

Indeed, the man behind the voice! This man rules!

[@GirlDreamer90210]

his smile is so adorable omg. doesnt he remind you of some kind of cartoon chefs? xD

[@grammatikerfanatiker]

WHERE'S THE CAYENNE?!

[@ssavemylife]

I mean yeah, but it's not that secret.

[@MrEinstain]

it's everywhere. fucking everywhere, i tell you.

[@kanesugar7957]

He... He has a face.

[@RBRB431]

and the cutest smile

[@foodwishes]

@LapisGarter They do!!

[@moonbeaming]

Chef John is awesome!!

[@alyceGoesRound]

aaah he's so amazing you can hear his kindness through his voice and his smile just punches you in the face and makes you believe that there is nothing bad going on in the world also the food he cooks is beyond tasty looking ^ q ^

[@LuisGiraudy]

nicest guy who really loves to teach.

[@traciechakraborty3829]

They SAY it's him, but I'm not so sure. Cause the real Chef John would've ended the vid w a hearty “and as always… enjoy!”

[@Aurasmae]

Hmm, how many years have you been in the secret service?

[@gooseguse]

AND, of course, the lack of cayenne .

[@lorrie2878]

I have to laugh! I work at a semi natural foods grocery store (Sprouts) and I find myself saying "ENJOY" as my customers leave.

[@ChangeArt99]

where is the cayenne :D

[@theawesomesausage]

it's not really a secret

[@popings]

in the background has a fridge magnet

[@ChangeArt99]

thank you!

[@MyRockHoMama]

He already added it to each of the 5 ingredients

[@luciavfrobinson]

Please, try at least one of his recipes. It is sooooo good! He makes everything so simple. How I've learnt :). My BIG thank you.

[@eg6199]

Best Chef on KZbin

[@keenedge100]

Cayenne is Chef John's personal taste spice. He never suggests anyone use it unlike smoked paprika. So it doesn't rightly belong in this list of 5.

[@girliedog]

I watched this video quite a while ago and have integrated all five of these items into my permanent pantry. Very nice to work with.

[@rneustel388]

Crackers with cream cheese and red or green pepper jelly make a delicious starter for Christmas dinner or anytime.

[@DaRazorback]

Chef John is one of the best

[@armandopina739]

I like using citrus zest, the vinegar from pickled Jalapeños, bacon grease, 1/2 an apple (or other sub acid fruit) in soups. also just a 1/2" of fresh ginger in a pot of soup.

[@uekiguy5886]

Ah, Armando--We should be friends. The most decadent popcorn is popped in bacon grease and seasoned with butter, salt, vinegar from pickled jalapenos, and nutritional yeast. (If you're not familiar with nutritional yeast, try it on popcorn.)

[@TheCubert120]

my secret incredible in a few great recipes I have is my Vidalia onion jelly. a little goes a long way, but it's so delightfully sweet and savory at the same time. I put it in many pasta sauces, and works as a great steak or pork condiment.

[@octaviodealbornoz5786]

You rock !! Thanks for sharing !!!

[@justinrocha9986]

Chef John, i am an aspiring Chef and am currently attending the CIA ...anyway..the fact that you showcased smoked paprika justified the fact why i have taken a liking to your cooking/show...i have told myself once upon a time that " i love smoked paprika, i think this is seriously going to be one of my secret ingredients...since i use it in several applications .." the only difference i have , which adds a bit more depth is the fact that i use smoked Sweet paprika...i absoluuuutely love it...thank you for providing us cooks with quality food and recipe demonstrations... you da man! haha

[@bethbilous4720]

So nice you do this, just things most don't ever think of. nice and refreshing.

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

We just love smoked paprika, it was an awesome touch to fry bread recently.

[@SoS1Kn3VL]

Inglehoffer Original Stone Ground Mustard, Siracha and apple juice. You get some interesting flavor profiles. Thank you for the video I am going to try the anchovy secret. :)

[@tegolin]

Where's my Freshhhhly ground black pepper?

[@FullOfMalarky]

tegolin that's not a secret ingredient, as James May said, that's part of the "regular cooking shit"

[@beardzebub6341]

tegolin, you nailed it!

[@Liono68]

Those are great. Thank you so much. I've never used smoked paprika (hardly ever use paprika at all actually) but I hear about it every now and then...I'm bound to give it a try at some time. :)

[@XmakeupbysarahX]

Chef John is amazing!lol!I love his recipes and cooking advice!

[@jojisno.1fan802]

For the people asking why he didnt mention cayenne, its probably because its no longer a secret

[@WeBAD3]

My faves are capers, siracha, Worcestershire sauce, herb de provance, and sesame oil

[@jonnykroneks3798]

smoked beef fat stored in freezer added to chili , soups , or cooked into onions peppers garlic to start anything. braise with dark beer. half ricotta half cottage cheese stretches you budget and makes great lasagna, manicotti,or ravioli. and of course Lea & Perrin s

[@chaoticpicks5245]

I love chef John. He is such a chill guy.

[@solexhn]

Chef John is great. Since I discovered foodwishes, I started using Cayenne on everything: beef, soups of every kind, fish, pasta, on my corn flakes....

[@gilgemash]

Hi ! nice of you to share your platform with Chef John!

[@meowjanet]

Great tips as always Chef!

[@dadbintheadmin]

I'm digging that pot holder in the background. Is that like a vertical pot rack??

[@MsMarydenise]

Great tips I really appreciate your video. I have seen a lot of pizza dough recipes do you have one that is really easy? Sometimes the yeast foams but not always is there a trick? Is it better to use a food processor or just a bowl or just a cutting board? Thanks,

[@cassandrafoster616]

Tarragon mustard sounds pretty good!

[@jaydedjen110]

Adobo, tomato paste, lemon juice, soy sauce and half and half are mine. I use at least one or two of them every time I cook.

[@seannewhouse1549]

Ever make a video of chicken bacon with ranch subs?

[@SharkBite55]

I happen to like capers, achiote oil, and fennel seeds.

[@mellostation]

Not surprised about the anchovies, since I'm used to my dad sneaking vietnamese fish sauce into his spaghetti, lol.

[@gujratibhai4]

Hi Chef John: Do you have a DVD collection that I can buy. I love your recipes, they are so easy and practical.

[@thenewyorklife206]

pssst... all his videos are on KZbin. You've already got them!

[@DancingSpiderman]

Suleman Nathani just download all his youtube videos using cc converter

[@quotecat]

Suleman Nathani are you crazy, he's been on KZbin for over ten years

[@lindae2524]

Pappy's Choice Seasoning, Kosher flat salt, Nature's Seasoning, Rice wine vinegar & BUTTER

[@tinklvsme]

I always have 3 of the five, but pepper jelly I'll have to find, and the type of mustard. TY for sharing :D

[@Kingfatmon]

The use of anchovy oils and small hints of anchovies is such a well-kept secret. It's basically MSG since it has that 'umami' flavor to it in small doses. Add it to anything with a high sodium content and it will enhance the flavor of the dish. Hint: Garlic Pasta, Fried Rice, breakfast sausages, etc.

[@pierrelaurence5108]

he just called it 'italian msg'

[@ruthlean4370]

What is pepper jelly? and how do you made that? anyone know?

[@averagebetty]

So cool that smoked paprika made the "secrets" -- one of mine too! We heart Chef John!

[@Emily-zb7xt]

AND AS ALWAYYYYSSS, ENNNNJOYYYY

[@1suitcasesal]

Cilantro, fresh oregano, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh chives, thia peanut sauce. But I'm not going to tell you my secrets because they wouldn't be secrets any more.

[@gerrit101]

very good. spot on

[@moderatedoomer2945]

For savory foods, its fish sauce and Gochujang. Obviously they are work horse ingredients in Thai and Korean cooking but they are also great for amping up the flavor in many classic American recipes. Any recipe that uses ketchup benefits from a little of both: BBQ sauce, baked beans, chili, the ketchup glaze on meat loaf, thousand island dressing etc. For sweets, Tonka beans and palm sugar are great added to recipes that also use vanilla and brown sugar, respectively.

[@cpK054L]

Sanoran Habernero Pepper Flakes.

[@craigndayday]

mine are black pepper, tumeric, red Vegeta spice pack, salt (lol) and smoked paprika

[@laurahiser8601]

Your brilliant chef John!👍🏻

[@bupbeinc]

My secret ingredient is mirin! (sweet sake)

[@MrHarpless]

Try that pepper jelly in your chicken salad! Wellll Doggie! Thats good!

[@earthday78]

until now you were like the "Wilson" from Home Improvement, to the cooking world...nice to put a face to the voice, keep up the good work!

[@poppykok5]

Doesn't 'Chef John' have the most endearing smile... : ) No wonder he's beloved by so many...

[@HungryNation]

@farazfeizi don't die, we read all the comments :) Thanks for watching our stuff and for commenting! For those of you want to see more of Chef John (and his face!) we have another video with him coming up in the next few weeks - subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@douglasewalker]

Would you add grated horseradish? I leave root in the freezer and add a bit to many dishes..

[@Hyper88]

I love watching Chef John in a video.

[@HealthiNationFood]

This is like a secret ingredient playlsit. I love it!

[@teddyandturtle]

bet chef john smiles like that every time he ends his videos with, "enjoy!"

[@petert9224]

Anchovies always stick them into a meat sauce. Pomigranite sauce, go's a treat in salad. When im making curry , cloves/star anise/cardomen pods and white mustard seeds in oil before you cook , really gives extra flavour ...

[@dfDSFAFASDFA]

Chef Johns smart. He didn't give out his real secret ingredient. Y'all know!

[@whoobonhooaglo]

This is super nice I'm subscribed

[@howardharaway2259]

I have a fantasy list a people that I would like to meet in person before I die and chef John is on that list. I am not a chef but I like experimenting food and chef John's videos are so inspiring and at the same time relaxing to listen to. Am I die Kim for his contributions to the culinary arts ! HE DUH MAN !

[@sidarazil5924]

Hi chef John .. how I can make the jelly chili .. thank you

[@sugarcookie572]

I love this guys' voice.

[@987sunrise]

awesome. I want them all.

[@blackkittie]

ahh chef john you are my FAVORITE chef from hungry nation.

[@Fisumestari]

Chef John looks so happy.

[@Anamoly_]

Where did you buy that thing you hang your pans on?

[@blt4life112]

I subscribed to this channel because of Chef John.

[@mimingkha9878]

I love you Chef John

[@danadarling101]

What kind of pepper jelly?

[@giaya1984]

@foodwishes I cannot believe you didn't put red pepper flakes! You put it in everything!

[@MzLin08]

Chef John you are so handsome!!!! You're my favorite chef! I love your shows. Keep it up!

[@JunjouRomantica4eva]

Omg I love chef John XD he's amazing

[@kelli217]

At what point did Chef John develop his signature sing-song delivery style for his voice overs?

[@patriciabolus9681]

I love the stuffed acorn squash recipe but my husband hates the taste of lamd. How can we doctor this up with say chorizo and rice. What would be the added spices?

[@ClamsAnonymous]

That DING is incredibly grating.

[@farvista]

Balsamic glaze. A dollop of that in spaghetti sauce....mmmm

[@bingbing4332]

What about the Freshly grated nutmeg!?

[@Spherical3]

Chef John's face is in his greeting video on Foodwishes and in the older videos that he did for About.com. Come on guys!

[@ElizabethLauryn]

super nice

[@christinehickey9301]

Chef John, Do you have a restaurant? We do a lot of traveling would love to experience your cooking.

[@angel_machariel]

He doesn't. He worked in one but it was way too hectic for him. Info is in one of his videos on his channel, 'FoodWishes'.

[@christinehickey9301]

Thank you. Would love to own a restaurant where he is chef :)

[@ahmedyoussef5859]

i love your food

[@missmaryh6932]

Just delicious

[@cyuskoff]

yeah for chef john!

[@greenrmytears]

My 5 favs are: Fresh garlic Olive oil Dijon mustard Blackened seasoning Seafood seasoning

[@AlternativeDesign100]

love the paprika too... but not smoked. Try "unsmoked"...

[@epiphany-ys9wk]

Tx chef

[@sandralittleton864]

spam. my husband can and does sneak in spam in several of his signature recipes.

[@avhcbeaver2]

chef John is the best

[@wehavebecome1]

you too!